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Front view of the red brick and glass Barwell Road Community Center

Barwell Road Park

Updated: Oct 29, 2024

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Center Programs Gymnasiums Fitness Room Playground Classrooms and Rentals Community Center Hours

Year 2006 | Acres 54.5

One of the largest recreation centers in Raleigh.

Learn about the Barwell Road Park Community Garden Project.

Contact

 

919-996-5994 
Barwell.Road@raleighnc.gov

Colleen Toomey Director
Kevin Sanders Assistant Director

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Address

Barwell Road Park
5857 Barwell Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610

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Center Programs

Two young boys with their arms around each other at a summer camp at Barwell Road

Gymnasiums

Barwell Road Park gymnasium featuring multiple basketball hoops and open floor

Two air-conditioned gyms separated by a wall. Gym holds between 100-300 people, depending on the activity. View Open Gym Schedule

The gym is also available for rent.

View other court locations.

Fitness Room

part of Barwell Road Park fitness room with treadmills, bikes, and free weights

The fitness room has two treadmills, two recumbent bikes, three ellipticals, a universal machine, dip machine and free weights. Use a daily pass or a 30-day membership.

Playground

Challenge course equipment with "Start" in white letters on grass

The Panther Play 60 Challenge course with challenge equipment and starting line on synthetic turf.

Sign with outline of full course trajectory identifying equipment and what they are

The Panther Play 60 Challenge course has 11 different climbing structures.

Side view of the Panther Play 60 course and 40 yard dash

The Panther Play 60 Challenge course has a 40-yard dash with a timer and synthetic turf surface.

Swings on playground with play structure in background

Playground for ages 5-12 years with rubberized surfaces and age-appropriate swings

Playground structure with large blue slides and covered picnic tables

Playground for ages 5-12 years with rubberized surface and covered picnic tables for use.

Playground structure for smaller kids with small slides, umbrella shades and swings

A play structure and swings for ages 2-5 years.

The playground and Panther Play 60 Challenge course opened in 2021. The Panther Play 60 Challenge course has different climbing structures and a synthetic turf surface. The 40-yard dash has a timer and synthetic turf surface.

The challenge course and playground are open from dusk until dawn.

There is a play structure for ages 2-5 years and 5-12 years with rubberized surfaces and age-appropriate swings. 

View other playground locations.

Classrooms and Rentals

One of the classroom rentals with tables and chairs at Barwell Road Park

You can rent several spaces inside the community center for your next event. The gymnasiums, classrooms, dance room, and warming kitchen are available.

Visit the Barwell Road Rentals page to see rates, guidelines, room capacity, and frequently asked questions. 

Request your rental online using RecLink.

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Community Center Hours

 
Monday:
7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tuesday:
7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday:
7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday:
7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday:
7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday:
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday:
1 p.m.–6 p.m.